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The malicious messages appeared to be sent by a gaming server known as VeltPvP – a Minecraft player-versus-player server.

But the CEO of the US company which runs the server, 17-year-old Carson Kallen, told the BBC he suspects the hoax emails had been sent by a disgruntled Minecraft player in a bid to damage his firm’s reputation.

This is thought to be the email sent to schools (Image: joe_t_93)

The email requested payment to an email address that used the domain veltpvp.com but the website posted messages on Twitter denying any involvement.

The tweet reads: “We have nothing to do with the bomb threats that were sent out to the 400+ UK schools.

“We've been being harassed by a group of cyber criminals that are trying to harass us in any way “possible.

“We're extremely sorry for anyone who had to deal with this, but just know it's fake.”

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Schools in London, Yorkshire, Humberside, Northumberland, the West Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Bedfordshire were all sent the threat and there were similar reports in Suffolk and Essex.

A number of schools in London were evacuated while Northumbria Police confirmed a large number had also received threats - but were not evacuated.

Students at Bristol Free School were reportedly met by police officers at the gates this morning and searched.

John O'Connor, children's services manager at Lincolnshire County Council, said: "The police have reported that this is a national hoax affecting schools throughout our region and they are investigating where it came from.

“About 15 Lincolnshire schools were targeted that we know of – we have contacted our schools to offer reassurance and ensure they report any malicious emails to the police."